It is a great trainer and a terrific engine choice that will be good power for your next plane. My old S\S 40 had 150 flights and several crashes, but lived to fly again. (except for flight # 151!!) The last 50 flights were set up as a tail dragger. I reitired the .40 LA and stuck in a Saito .56. (OVERKILL..... but it was for my next plane). Go for it!! .......lownslo